Mental and behavioural disorders account for 19% of the global burden of disease - WHO

It is estimated that nearly 450 million people suffer from a mental or behavioural disorder in the world - WHO

Nearly 10% of total population suffers from these disorders - WHO

Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Nearly 1% of the Indian population suffer from serious mental & behavioural disorders and 10% from moderate disorders, requiring psychiatric help.

By 2020 mental depression will be largest cause of disabilty worldwide and by 2025 it may overtake heart diseases as the biggest health concern - WHO

About half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 - WHO

Around 20% of the world's children and adolescents are estimated to have mental disorders or problems - WHO

Depression

Dr Sandeep Vohra, Managing Director of No Worry No Tension Healthcare, says depression is among the major causes of disability the world over, whereas per WHO over 340 million people are afflicted with the disease.

Depressive disorders affect people, irrespective of culture, race or social strata. Being a serious illness, depression causes changes in mood, thinking, physical well-being and behaviour. It can affect all aspects of one’s life.
Fortunately, No Worry No Tension Healthcare offers online treatment options that help our worldwide patients come out of depression completely and lead a satisfying, productive life.

Our experts set up goals, develop a treatment plan and monitor patient’s progress. Often we handle patients from mild to serious depression including those with suicidal tendencies.
Multiple factors are responsible for depression. These include changes in the chemical transmitters in the brain, heredity and various environmental factors. Neurochemical abnormalities make people with depressive disorder more vulnerable to emotional and physical stresses.

The situation is often accentuated by factors such as alcohol or drug abuse, sleeping problems, divorce, break-up in secure relationships, death in the family, physical abuse, social ostracism, etc.
When the depression is severe, our doctors prescribe antidepressants, psychotherapy and other counselling programmes.

Chances of having a depressive disorder are somewhat higher if one has a biological relative with a mood disorder. Some studies suggest a three-fold increase in the rate of depressive disorder in family members of such individuals; however multiple factors are responsible for causation of the illness.

Urgency of diagnosis in depression is critical so that proper treatment is promptly initiated. This decreases the frequency of future recurrences and hospitalizations. With early treatment, the possibility of excellent recovery is high.
Treatment delays often lead to hospitalisation and a worse outcome. Further, the more acute episodes of depressive disorder a person has, the harder it is to treat each subsequent episode.

Early intervention in depression may not only save the patient months of pain and suffering but also prevent attempted suicides by 15-20% of people.

Symptoms

Various symptoms and signs of depressive disorder include:

Persistent mood of sadness

Loss of interest in activities that were previously pleasurable

Difficulty in concentrating or remembering

Sleep disturbances such as insomnia, waking-up early mornings or excess sleep

Symptoms such as tingling, numbness, palpitations, sweating etc.

Appetite and weight changes (loss or gain)

Feelings of guilt, hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness

Thoughts of death or suicide

Anyone experiencing a few or all of these symptoms for at least two weeks may have depressive illness and should seek the advice of a doctor.

Immediate professional help must be sought from a doctor in case of suspected illness.

Treatment

In general, treatment for depression include:

Antidepressant Medicines

Psychotherapy

If one has a mild depression, one may only need one of these treatments. People with more severe depression usually need a combination of both treatments.

Cognitive behavioural therapy involves fighting off negative thoughts. Psychotherapy can unearth issues behind the depression. Joining a support group of people with similar problems is also helpful.

No Worry No Tension Healthcare psychiatrists have a unique track-record in administering regular online healing to a large number of our patients both within India and other countries.

Dr Sandeep Vohra, Managing Director of No Worry No Tension Healthcare, is sanguine about the recovery of patients through regular treatment regime offered by the centre. Our treatment helps relieve symptoms of depression leading to rewarding and meaningful lives of patients in their communities.

Depression

What is it?

Symptoms

Causes

Treatment

Addictive

Prevent

What is it?

Depression is a state of persistent low mood or loss of interest or both which affects a person’s thought, behaviour, feelings lasting for two weeks or more. While one can be occasionally sad, if sadness persists for two weeks or more, it is signs of depression.

What are the symptoms?

Some of the indicators of depression are:

Persistent sadness of mood

Lack of Interest

Difficulty in Concentration

Altered Appetite

Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness

Sleep Disturbances

Loss of energy or fatigue

Suicidal ideations or attempts

What causes depression?

There are several triggers that can cause depression

Life events: Any significant life such as marriage, childbirth, loss of a loved one, financial difficulty, relationship issues, difficulty at work, separation or divorce are all events that can precipitate one into depression.

Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as nicotine, alcohol, tobacco, gutka and other illegal drugs

What is the available treatment?

Treatment for depression is possible and it includes medications or counselling or both. The duration of treatment varies from person to person and depends on the severity of depression. In case of mild depression; treatment is shorter but for chronic or severe treatment can be much longer.

Is medication for depression addictive?

No, antidepressants are not addictive; however, sedatives if taken indifferently can be addictive. Likewise, there are minimal chances of any side effects but all medication should be taken only after professional consultation.

How one can prevent from getting into depression?

By adopting a few changes in one’s day-to-day activities, one may be able to avoid being depressed such as:

By being active and undertaking some kind of daily exercise

Learning to set priorities

Setting realistic goals

Being with people and not isolating oneself

Educating oneself about one’s illness (depression)

Getting evaluated and treated as soon as one feels any changes in their behaviour